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Silent Auction

Silent AuctionWelcome to NJN’s 2009 Benefit Celebration Silent Auction site! We thank all of our donors who provided us with such an array of terrific and unique items that were featured at the reception and awards presentation that took place at The Heldrich in New Brunswick on June 2, 2009. These items were bid on and sold to loyal supporters of NJN who attended the Benefit Celebration that is known as one of the best networking events in New Jersey. The Silent Auction provided additional support for NJN Public Television and Radio. We thank all of our attendees and donors for making this Benefit Celebration a great success and look forward to seeing you again next year!

Burt Wolf   Burt Wolf European Tour and River Cruise 2009
Trip for two on one of the 2009 Burt Wolf European Tour and River Cruises (one mid-level cabin, double-occupancy on the trip of your choice). Burt will host a private dinner at a restaurant of his choice at one of the Ports of Call along the way. This is a trip of a lifetime. Airfare NOT included. More Information
Opening Bid: $4,500 Estimated Value: $6,500 - $9,000 (Depending on trip)
Package: Priceless
SOLD Donated by: Burt Wolf
Burt Wolf   Burt Wolf European Tour and River Cruise 2009
Trip for two on one of the 2009 Burt Wolf European Tour and River Cruises (one mid-level cabin, double-occupancy on the trip of your choice). Burt will host a private dinner at a restaurant of his choice at one of the Ports of Call along the way. This is a trip of a lifetime. Airfare NOT included. More Information
Opening Bid: $4,500 Estimated Value: $6,500 - $9,000 (Depending on trip)
Package: Priceless
SOLD Donated by: Burt Wolf
Continental Airlines   Continental Airlines International Tickets for Two
Two multi-destination, round-trip International Airline Tickets to complement Burt Wolf’s incredible European adventure.
Opening Bid: $1,000 Estimated Value: $3,000
SOLD Donated by: Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines   Continental Airlines International Tickets for Two
Two multi-destination, round-trip International Airline Tickets to complement Burt Wolf’s incredible European adventure.
Opening Bid: $1,000 Estimated Value: $3,000
SOLD Donated by: Continental Airlines
NY Yankees NY Yankee Seats for Four
Four field-level tickets between Home and First Base to see the NY Yankees vs the Toronto Blue Jays at the new NY Yankee Stadium on Monday, July 6th at 1:05 pm. Stadium Parking included.
Opening Bid: $800 Estimated Value: $1,300
SOLD Donated by: David & Jane Ellen Gerstein
NJ Nets   NJ Nets Seats for Four
Four court-side tickets to see the NJ Nets when the 2009-2010 season begins at the Meadowlands Arena. Date to be determined subject to availability. Stadium Parking included.
Opening Bid: $600 Estimated Value: $940
SOLD Donated by: David & Jane Ellen Gerstein
Sardi's Restaurant
Billy Elliott
  Dinner at Sardi’s, Theatre and Backstage Theatre Experience for Four
Dinner for four at Sardi’s in NY and four house seats to see the smash Broadway hit Billy Elliot that includes a Backstage Pass to meet the cast. What an experience!
Opening Bid: $2,000 Package: Priceless
SOLD Donated by: Nan and Joe Benincasa
& The Actors Fund
Lidia's Italy
Felidia
  Felidia Fine Dining Experience for Four
Meet Lidia Bastianich (subject to availability) of the PBS program, Lidia’s Italy, and dine at the celebrated Felidia restaurant in NYC. Wines included.
Opening Bid: $750 Package: Priceless
SOLD Donated by: Lidia Bastianich
NJPAC
NJPAC
  NJPAC President's Box Tickets to The Color Purple for Four
Four President's Box Tickets to see a performance of Oprah Winfrey's presentation of The Color Purple on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 7:30 pm. Includes dinner for four at the Theater Square Grill. Does NOT include alcohol, tax or gratuity.
Opening Bid: $250 Estimated Value: $516
SOLD Donated by: The New Jersey Performing Arts Center
and The Theater Square Grill

The Heldrich

State Theatre

  The Heldrich and State Theatre of NJ Package for Two
An overnight stay for two (double occupancy) on Friday or Saturday night at The Heldrich in New Brunswick. This package includes two tickets to the State Theatre of NJ at an event of your choice. An enjoyable overnight stay and evening of entertainment!
Opening Bid: $150 Estimated Value: $275
SOLD Donated by: The Heldrich and State Theatre of New Jersey

The Heldrich

State Theatre

  The Heldrich and State Theatre of NJ Package for Two
An overnight stay for two (double occupancy) on Friday or Saturday night at The Heldrich in New Brunswick. This package includes two tickets to the State Theatre of NJ at an event of your choice. An enjoyable overnight stay and evening of entertainment!
Opening Bid: $150 Estimated Value: $275
SOLD Donated by: The Heldrich and State Theatre of New Jersey
New Jersey Theatre Alliance   New Jersey Theatre Experience for Four
Four tickets to a New Jersey theatrical event of your choice.
Opening Bid: $75 Estimated Value: $75 - $360 (depending on theater choice)
SOLD Donated by: NJ Theatre Alliance
The Star-Ledger   The Star-Ledger Munchmobile for Two
A nearly Impossible to Get Seat for two people on the Star-Ledger’s Munchmobile on Sunday, July 5th.
Opening Bid: $300 Package: Priceless
SOLD Donated by: The Star-Ledger
NJN
Trenton Marriott
  NJN Studio Tour & Dinner with Michael Aron for Two
Tour of NJN and a chance to see NJN News being taped followed by dinner for two at the Trenton Marriott with Michael Aron, Interim NJN News Director & Senior Political Correspondent.
Opening Bid: $500 Package: Priceless
SOLD Donated by: Trenton Marriott and
NJN Public Television and Radio
NJN   WBGO “Host an Hour” Radio Appearance
A unique opportunity to “Host an Hour” with a prominent WBGO announcer. The person with the winning bid will be prepped in advance, choose the musical selections for the hour, and converse on-air with the WBGO announcer. This radio appearance package includes a CD of the broadcast as a keepsake and other WBGO memorabilia. If you’ve always wanted to be a radio ham, this is your chance!
Opening Bid: $500 Package: Priceless
SOLD Donated by: Cephas Bowles and Mindy Cohen of WBGO
Hilton Short Hills   Sunday Brunch at the Hilton Short Hills for Two
Enjoy a leisurely Sunday Brunch in The Terrace Restaurant at the Hilton Short Hills that is consistently voted the best brunch in New Jersey by readers of regional newspapers and lifestyle publications. Alcoholic beverages NOT included.
Opening Bid: $75 Estimated Value: $125
SOLD Donated by: Hilton Short Hills
   
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